Braze Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Braze's fiscal second quarter 2023 results showed strong revenue growth of 54.5% year-over-year, reaching $86.1 million. The company achieved a dollar-based net retention of 126% for the trailing 12 months. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Braze remains confident in its business and customer engagement platform.
Revenue was $86.1 million, up 54.5% year-over-year.
Subscription revenue was $81.7 million, compared to $51.7 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Dollar-based net retention for all customers was 126% for the trailing 12 months.
Total customers increased to 1,599 as of July 31, 2022, from 1,119 as of July 31, 2021.
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Forward Guidance
Braze is initiating guidance for the fiscal third quarter ending October 31, 2022 and updating guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Q3 Revenue guidance: $90.0 - 91.0 million
- FY 2023 Revenue guidance: $347.0 - 350.0 million
Challenges Ahead
- Q3 Non-GAAP operating loss guidance: $(23.0) - (24.0) million
- Q3 Non-GAAP net loss guidance: $(21.0) - (22.0) million
- Q3 Non-GAAP net loss per share guidance: $(0.22) - (0.23)
- FY 2023 Non-GAAP operating loss guidance: $(76.0) - (78.0) million
- FY 2023 Non-GAAP net loss guidance: $(74.0) - (76.0) million
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